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Event:
HFC14: Peramaki vs Krooks
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Kozmas shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Kozmas.
Kozmas throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Kozmas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Kozmas moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Kozmas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan slips a straight right by Kozmas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Kozmas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Morgan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morgan lands in his opponent's guard.
Kozmas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Morgan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES#
Kozmas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kozmas goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Kozmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD2#
Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morgan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Morgan is thwarting Kozmas's attempts to control the position.
Morgan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kozmas manages to get to full guard.
Kozmas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##SU2#
Morgan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morgan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kozmas counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Kozmas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kozmas.#CL#
Kozmas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Kozmas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kozmas wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan has Kozmas pulled in close to control his posture.
Kozmas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Kozmas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozmas looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kozmas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Kozmas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kozmas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgan.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozmas.
Dan Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozmas misses with a looping left.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Kozmas loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.#CL#
Kozmas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgan stops a takedown attempt from Kozmas.
Kozmas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Kozmas to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kozmas fails to land.
Kozmas is trying to break free.#T1#
Morgan prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Kozmas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kozmas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
Morgan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Kozmas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Kozmas.
Dan Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kozmas is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Kozmas is trying to hold Morgan in close to prevent damage but Morgan has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU2#
Morgan decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Morgan drives through with a takedown into Kozmas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kozmas is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozmas is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Kozmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Morgan won't allow Kozmas to get back to his feet.
Kozmas is trying to keep Morgan in close.
#SUB#
Kozmas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kozmas as he jumps to the side.
Magomed Kozmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Morgan.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morgan staying out of range there.#TD#
Kozmas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morgan is looking to escape.#SUB#
Kozmas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kozmas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morgan moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Magomed Kozmas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kozmas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Kozmas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Kozmas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morgan on his heels. He'll look to pass Morgan's guard now, I'm sure.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Kozmas tries to pass.
Kozmas looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kozmas here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Morgan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Morgan stands up over Kozmas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SU2#
Morgan stands up and waves to Kozmas to follow him.
Kozmas misses with a looping left.
Kozmas tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozmas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgan.
Kozmas is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozmas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozmas connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan dives in for a single leg takedown but Kozmas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan slips under a jab from Kozmas.
Good exchange - Kozmas coming out on top.#TD#
Kozmas drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kozmas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kozmas scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kozmas passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozmas trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is trying to work for a sweep but Kozmas has mounted him!#T3#
Kozmas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kozmas has a good base and remains in mount.
Kozmas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morgan looks a forlorn figure.
Kozmas prevents Morgan from getting the reversal.
Kozmas landing punches.
Kozmas working Morgan over with strikes here.
Kozmas controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kozmas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Kozmas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozmas landing shots from mount.
Kozmas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dan Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozmas landing strikes from the mount and Morgan is in trouble!
Kozmas looking to finish Morgan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morgan!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozmas working the ground and pound effectively.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Kozmas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kozmas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Kozmas!
Our winner, Magomed Kozmas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dan Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back and better than ever'. |
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Event:
HFC 6:Patterson vs Raynard
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from McCann misses.
Morgan tries to counter by clinching up but McCann breaks away and moves out of range.
McCann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCann avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
McCann closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
McCann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morgan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but McCann won't allow it.
#T1##TD#
Morgan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Morgan manages to end up in side control.
McCann dodges the ground and pound from Morgan.
McCann manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
McCann seems to be looking for submissions.
McCann is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan pushes McCann off looking to stand but McCann dives back in and keeps control.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but McCann is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
McCann decides to return to a standing position. #T2##CL2#
McCann clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Morgan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCann tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCann sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
McCann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgan is in close to McCann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan postures up in McCann's guard and throws a big left but McCann blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morgan wants to get up but he can't break McCann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCann looking to control.
#ES2#
McCann scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
McCann rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
McCann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCann.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCann's waist but McCann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
McCann dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
McCann looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dan Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for McCann on that attempt.
McCann misses with a straight right.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCann avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by McCann, which made it look bad.
McCann wants to counter with a clinch but Morgan pushes him away.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCann avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Morgan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCann is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
#CL2#
McCann takes the fight into the clinch.
McCann trying to land knees to the body.
McCann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCann tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
#TD#
Morgan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McCann has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morgan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCann. That's going to slow Morgan down. #T2#
McCann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
McCann closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
McCann breaks the clinch.
McCann misses the shot to the body.
Morgan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCann defends well and Morgan ends up having to push McCann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCann.
McCann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morgan walks away with a smile on his face. McCann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCann.
McCann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morgan's head.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCann.
#T3#
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCann tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCann is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, McCann circles away and we're back to standing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCann - that will leave a mark!
#TD#
Morgan gets a takedown into half guard.
Morgan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCann's thigh. McCann counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McCann managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCann is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but McCann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCann is proving hard to escape from.
Morgan passes McCann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morgan wants to control but McCann is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock McCann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCann swivels and escapes.
Morgan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCann.
Morgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCann circles away.
McCann shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Morgan misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCann. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCann as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McCann clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCann lands a body punch. #BC2#
McCann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Morgan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCann looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McCann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCann wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
McCann looking to control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCann keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jock McCann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCann fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
McCann clinches up against the cage.
McCann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCann is trying to drag Morgan to the mat but Morgan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCann leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCann tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCann to the ground. McCann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Morgan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCann's guard.#T3#
Morgan trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
Dan Morgan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCann looking to control.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morgan is looking to advance position but McCann won't allow it. #SUB#
McCann is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCann is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dan Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCann gets back to full guard.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Jock McCann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan postures up in McCann's guard and throws a big left but McCann blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jock McCann.
I've got McCann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock McCann!
After the fight, Jock McCann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Dan Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back and better than ever'. |
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Event:
HFC 3: Phzin vs Raynard
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Morgan instigates a clinch.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from De La Torre.#BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown but De La Torre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morgan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De La Torre is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
De La Torre throws a combination. Morgan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Torre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
De La Torre with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Torre controlling the action here for a moment.
De La Torre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mike De La Torre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Morgan.#T1#
De La Torre tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
#BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from De La Torre.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De La Torre defends it nicely.
De La Torre misses with a jab, cross combination.
De La Torre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
De La Torre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Morgan is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from De La Torre. No joy for Morgan on that attempt. #CL#
De La Torre clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan keeps control of De La Torre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De La Torre's efforts to push away.#T2##TD2#
Morgan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. De La Torre is trying to keep an underhook but Morgan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De La Torre wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
De La Torre is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Morgan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Morgan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it De La Torre is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Morgan!
Dan Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Morgan clinches up with Hattori and pushes him back against the cage.
Hattori jumps guard but Morgan stands there with Hattori around his waist. Hattori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Hattori's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hattori tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
Hattori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzo Hattori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hattori tries to pull guard but Morgan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Morgan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Morgan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Hattori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hattori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgan.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Hattori defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Hattori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Hattori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morgan stalling. #SUB#
Hattori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hattori looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hattori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Morgan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Hattori sprawls well.
Hattori is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Morgan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hattori!
Hattori is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Morgan tries to score with some ground and pound. Hattori controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hattori keeps working. #SUB2#
Morgan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hattori is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hattori regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morgan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Hattori actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Morgan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Morgan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morgan slows the pace down in half guard.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Hattori is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hattori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hattori looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Morgan slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Hattori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Morgan is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Morgan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hattori to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Morgan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hattori napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morgan grinds an elbow into Hattori's temple. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hattori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morgan working the ground and pound.#T3#
Morgan cracks Hattori with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hattori is trying to improve his position.
Morgan working the ground and pound.
Morgan cracks Hattori with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hattori on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morgan cracks Hattori with a big right hand but Hattori just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hattori takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morgan working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hattori!
Hattori working to try and regain half guard.
Morgan working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan wants to control but Hattori has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hattori looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hattori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morgan showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Hattori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hattori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morgan is keen to just control but Hattori is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Hattori tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hattori actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hattori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hattori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Hattori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan stalling. #SU2#
Morgan stands up and beckons Hattori to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Morgan gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Morgan has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Morgan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hattori turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Morgan off and cradles Hattori's limp body as Morgan celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dan Morgan!
Dan Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Traub closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Traub lands in his opponent's guard.
Morgan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Morgan has Traub pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Morgan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Traub tumbling to the mat - Morgan dives into Traub's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is working Traub over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morgan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Traub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Morgan drops back looking for a leg! Traub is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Traub manages to kick Morgan off! Morgan jumps back into Traub's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Traub can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Morgan is in close to Traub's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Traub really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Traub is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Traub keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Traub keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Traub has wrist control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Traub looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Morgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Traub's guard. #SU#
Morgan stands up from half guard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Traub avoids it well.
Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Traub counters by clinching up.
Morgan tries a body shot but Traub blocks it.
#T3#
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Traub turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traub is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Traub tightens his grip and picks Morgan up, before dumping him to the ground. Morgan manages to land in guard.
Traub is standing up over Morgan. Morgan looks to escape but Traub dives into side control.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Traub stands up and beckons Morgan to his feet.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Traub sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Traub shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dan Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Traub, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Traub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.#TD2#
Traub is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morgan's half guard.
Morgan has one foot on Traub's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Traub shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.#TD#
Morgan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morgan is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Traub knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Morgan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Traub tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Traub shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Traub closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Traub trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is trying to control Traub's posture but Traub avoids it.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traub can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Traub defends it well.
Traub won't allow Morgan to pass to mount.
Traub trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan is keen to just control but Traub is a slippery customer.
Traub wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Traub.
Traub regains half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Traub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Traub trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Morgan wants to finish this one by submission but Traub is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morgan.
Morgan unloading with bombs!
Morgan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
You get the feeling that Traub really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Traub is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Morgan wants to control the pace but Traub is squirming around nicely.
Morgan is really struggling to control Traub but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Traub is desperately trying to improve his position but Morgan has a good base and remains in mount.
Morgan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Morgan trying to control but Traub is having none of it.
Morgan with good strikes from the mount here!
Traub sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Morgan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Traub sees it coming and defends easily.
Traub is not content to let Morgan control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan is nestled in close to Traub, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Morgan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Morgan gets caught flat footed, as Traub shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morgan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Traub is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Traub wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Traub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dan Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Traub sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Traub tries a head kick but it misses.
Traub doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Traub looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming. #TD#
Morgan gets a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Traub is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Traub is trying to stand back up but Morgan is controlling him
Traub has hold of Morgan's hands but Morgan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morgan is keen to just control but Traub is a slippery customer.
Morgan is thwarting Traub's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Traub is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Morgan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Traub trying to control here.
Morgan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Morgan stands up from half guard.
Traub shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Traub manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Traub, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dan Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Traub.
Traub takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Traub tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Traub.
Morgan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Traub is looking for the big counter here.
Eric Traub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Morgan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Traub tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morgan is in Traub's guard.
Traub wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Morgan manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Traub comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Morgan!
A victorious Dan Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Morgan throws a front kick that sends Laguera stumbling back into the cage.
Laguera fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Laguera circles away and keeps his distance.
Laguera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan leaves Laguera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Laguera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morgan duly obliges.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Laguera doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
#T1#
Laguera shoots for a double leg takedown but Morgan sprawls well. He's pushed Laguera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Morgan pulls guard successfully.
Laguera postures up.
#SUB2#
Morgan has his foot on Laguera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laguera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Laguera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laguera wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #T2#
Laguera wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Laguera postures up.
Laguera trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laguera defends well.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Laguera defends easily.
#T3#
Laguera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Laguera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laguera has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Laguera looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Laguera trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Morgan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Morgan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Alejandro Laguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Morgan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laguera, pushing him back against the cage.
Laguera fails to pull guard.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Laguera pulls Morgan into guard.
Laguera keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Laguera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Morgan escapes and throws Laguera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB2#
Morgan is working to tighten his grip on Laguera's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Laguera has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Morgan is really squeezing tight and eventually Laguera passes out! Morgan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Morgan!
After winning the bout, Dan Morgan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Goodman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.#TD2#
Morgan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goodman quickly recovers to half guard.
Goodman pushes Morgan off and gets back to his feet.
Dan Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan is taking a breather. Goodman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Goodman trying to control but Morgan postures up.
#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodman defends it well.
Goodman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goodman trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goodman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodman is adopting a defensive guard.
Goodman being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Morgan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Goodman avoids nicely.
Goodman tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range. #TD2#
Morgan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goodman did well to prevent Morgan getting side control.
Goodman kicks off Morgan and gets to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Goodman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goodman pushes Morgan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Goodman ends up having to push Morgan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goodman is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Morgan is trying to trip Goodman. He has hold of a leg but Goodman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Morgan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Morgan lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Goodman is working an open guard so Morgan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Morgan tries to bum rush Goodman with a series of wild strikes but Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goodman is out of range. #TD2#
Morgan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goodman to the mat! Goodman manages to get full guard.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Morgan drops back looking for a leg! Goodman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goodman manages to kick Morgan off! Morgan jumps back into Goodman's guard.
Morgan won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Morgan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goodman on his heels. He'll look to pass Goodman's guard now, I'm sure.
Morgan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morgan working some strikes from top position.
Goodman has momentary wrist control but Morgan slips an elbow through the middle.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morgan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard. #REVR#
Saul Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman forces his way into half guard.
Goodman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though. #T2##SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Goodman is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Goodman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman has his takedown stuffed
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Goodman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Morgan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morgan is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Morgan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Morgan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman has momentary wrist control but Morgan slips an elbow through the middle.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgan as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Morgan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Goodman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goodman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Morgan stands up and waves to Goodman to follow him. #TD2#
Morgan dives in and scores a takedown into Goodman's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Morgan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morgan lands a couple of digs.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SU2#
Morgan stands up out of the half guard.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saul Goodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Morgan dives in and scores a takedown into Goodman's guard.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goodman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Goodman's legs - danger averted.
Morgan scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU2#
Morgan stands and steps away. Goodman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Morgan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Morgan wants to work for an arm triangle but Goodman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU2#
Morgan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Goodman to stand up. #T4##TD2#
Morgan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morgan is in Goodman's guard.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan cracks Goodman with a solid left hand.
Goodman being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morgan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Morgan!
After winning the bout, Dan Morgan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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